Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Interventional Ages 18 to 55

Effects of mixed nuts on weight management and satiety

Official title: Effects of Mixed Nut Consumption on Satiety and Weight Management

Run by San Diego State University · NCT03375866 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is testing whether eating mixed nuts can help people manage their weight and feel fuller over time.

Quick facts

Study typeInterventional
Ages18 Years to 55 Years
SexAll
Enrollment56 (estimated)
SponsorSan Diego State University
Academic / other
Locations1 site (San Diego, California)
StatusRecruiting
StartedDecember 2016
Main results expectedDecember 2028
Study endsDecember 2028
Registry record updatedJanuary 21, 2026
Trial IDNCT03375866 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates for this study are adults aged 18-55 with a BMI between 27 and 40.

Probably not a fit

Patients who smoke, are pregnant, or have allergies to nuts or gluten may not benefit from this study.

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This study aims to investigate both the short-term and long-term effects of mixed nut consumption on metabolic parameters and weight management. It will explore how including a variety of nuts, such as almonds, hazelnuts, pecans, pistachios, walnuts, and peanuts, in the diet can promote a negative energy balance and aid in weight loss. Additionally, the study will examine the mechanisms through which mixed nuts influence food intake and body weight regulation.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide insights into dietary strategies for effective weight management and improved satiety.

How similar studies have gone: Previous studies have shown positive effects of nut consumption on weight management, but this study aims to explore the underlying mechanisms, making it a novel approach.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* 18-55 years old
* BMI 27-40

Exclusion Criteria:

* Smoker
* Pregnant woman
* Required dietary supplement use
* Required medication of metabolic disorders
* Allergy to nuts or gluten

Where it's running

  • School of Exercise and Nutritional Sciences, SDSU
    San Diego, California, United States
    Recruiting

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Last reviewed 2026-11-14 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.